HR Advisor; FTC

FT Recruitment are supporting our client to recruit for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Advisor to join their organisation on a FTC basis for 6 months with possible extensions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting HR functions, ensuring compliance with company policies, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

The HR Advisor working closely within the HR Business Partnering team, will provide support and advice to management and employees in all areas of the employee life cycle across multiple business units and functions aimed at supporting the business to achieve effective organisational performance through our people.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the HR Shared Services team to coordinate employment contracts, contractual variations, and system changes, ensuring accuracy, alignment, and adherence to best practice
• Assist the HR Business Partnering team with employee relations matters by taking meeting notes, supporting investigation activities, scheduling hearings, and preparing complete case documentation for escalation
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders to deliver generalist HR support, responding promptly to queries and ensuring enquiries are directed to the appropriate contacts when needed
• Manage daily absence reporting, maintain accurate tracking data, and produce regular analysis; arrange occupational health referrals and coordinate with managers to support effective return-to-work processes
• Conduct exit interviews and hold meetings relating to maternity, flexible working, and other life-cycle events, ensuring outcomes are documented and shared with relevant stakeholders
• Provide employees and managers within assigned business areas with clear guidance on the interpretation and application of HR policies, signposting them to appropriate support services where required
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support annual pay reviews, site-specific compensation processes, and rate adjustments, including data validation, quality checks, and reporting
• Contribute to HR projects and improvement initiatives, supporting the delivery of the broader HR strategy and helping to enhance processes and outcomes across the function

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience within a HR generalist role
• Degree qualified in Business/HR or related qualification
• CIPD or specific Human Resources accreditation is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and ensuring that all deadlines are met
• Demonstrable ability to challenge in a constructive manner
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications and Access
• Team player with good communication skills
• Ability to establish and develop excellent client relationships (internal and external) to promote trust and confidence
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels of the organisation